HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-2012 Regular MeetingMinutes of Meeting: Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees
Monday, May 21, 2012
The meeting was held in Fairhope Public Library's upstairs conference room and was called to
order at 5:37 p.m. by Martin Lanaux. Others in attendance were Cecil Christenberry, Frieda
Ward, Molly Peterson, Councilman Dan Stankoski ,and Tamara Dean -Library Director. The
minutes from the April 2012 meeting were submitted and approved.
Reports:
Library director, Tamara Dean, gave a review of the Library employee, statistical, and financial
reports . There was a question regarding line item #420, an Equipment/Furnishings Purchase.
Tamara will double check the item in question and advise via email later in the month. After
review by those present, all reports were accepted as presented.
Business:
Tamara noted that the library is in need of a new "people counter" and that she would be
looking into the purchase of a new model in the near future. She also advised that Susan
Norrie's position title had changed to Circulation Manager to better reflect the work being done
by Ms. Norrie. It was announced that the library's long time janitor had resigned . In response
to the resignation, the City's Purchasing Department will be assisting with the development of a
bid package for janitorial services for the library.
Tamara advised that she was working with the City's Human Resources Department to finalize a
draft of the library's Staff Manual. Tamara would like to contact the Human Resources attorney
to ask for a review of this manual draft.
Mr. Stankowski noted that, per Mayor Kant's contact with Dr. Borom, Faulnker intends to
renew its lease of library space when the current contract expires.
There was discussion regarding the recent issues with landscaping on the library's grounds. Mr.
Stankowski agreed to, once again, bring this issue to the Mayor's attention, requesting that the
City give more attention to the care and upkeep of the shrubbery and beds near the library.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p .m .
Respectfully Submitted by: Molly M. Peterson